Reading Comprehension: Traffic School

TRAFFIC SCHOOL

Have you ever driven faster than the speed limit or driven through a red traffic light? The answer is probably ‘yes’. Every year thousands of motorists become ‘offenders’ – they break the rules of the road. But what are the punishments for this offence?

In most countries drivers have to pay a fine, usually €50-€200. But in the USA, Australia and some European countries offenders also get points on their driving licence. After they get a certain number of points, they can’t drive.

Life is difficult when you can’t drive so some states in the USA have introduced a new way to avoid this- Traffic School. Offenders have a choice, they can get points on their licence or they can do a course at Traffic School.

1. Decide whether the following sentences are True or False and copy the evidence from the text. 4 points

1. Over a thousand drivers break the rules every year.

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2. European offenders can attend Traffic School to get points back.

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2.  Answer the following questions according to the information in the text using your own words. 4 points

1. How common is to break the rules when you drive?

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2. What do you do at Traffic School?

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3. Find synonyms in the text. 2 points

1.  crime________________________

2.  the majority of_________________        

3.  must_________________________

4. normally ______________________

5. specific _______________________        1^st & 2^nd p.

6.  hard _________________________

7.  presented _____________________

8. take __________________________       3^rd p.